Preston North End vs Stoke City: Betting Odds & Prediction

In-form Preston look to continue their seven-game unbeaten streak as they host the struggling Stoke City at three o’clock on Saturday.

Kick-off is set for 3pm local time at Deepdale.

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Preston have gone seven games unbeaten since January - a run of form which has left them in ninth position and just four points off the play-off places. Their scheduled visit to Southampton was postponed midweek, and so their most recent outing was a 0-0 home draw against fellow promotion hopefuls Hull City. Preston are now unbeaten in their last five home games.

Stoke meanwhile suffered a 1-0 home loss to Leeds United during the week. The result leaves the Potters in 22nd, behind 21st-placed Huddersfield Town on goal difference. A 2-0 home win versus Middlesbrough buoyed their revival prospects last weekend but they have lost their last four games on the road, casting doubt over whether they can secure another three points on Saturday afternoon.

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Preston striker Ched Evans misses out again having sat out during their last nine matches. Midfielder Brad Potts could feature.

Stoke's Ben Pearson misses out through suspension following his red card midweek. Irish pair Luke McNally and Enda Stevens both returned to training this week but are not expected to see action this weekend.

Betting Odds

The home side are understandable favourites heading into the match. QuinnBET offer Preston to win outright at 6/4, while Stoke come in as 21/10 underdogs with Betfair. The draw sits at 23/10 with Sky Bet.

Prediction

It's hard to look past Preston on the moneyline given their strong home record recently, coupled with Stoke enduring their worst run on the road since 2021. The away side have also conceded 28 goals away from home already this campaign. OddsNow back Preston to further boost their play-off prospects with another three points this weekend.